All Analysis articles – Page 115
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How to go green with fleet beyond choosing greener models
Switching company cars for greener models is not the only way that organisations can reduce the carbon footprint of their fleet, as driver training and a review of private fuel can also help, says Nick GoldingThe desire to adopt a more environmentally-friendly approach to company cars by reducing CO2 emissions ...
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Standardising car policies across borders
Standardising car policies across borders can bring economies of scale but it can also be to the detriment of cultural and tax issues locally, so remember to always think flexibly, says Sarah ColesFew benefits are likely to evoke the same kind of passionate and emotive response as company cars. Yet, ...
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Measuring staff happiness
Accurately assessing employee engagement levels can be a complex task, says Nick GoldingEmployers that invest time and money on benefits for staff will inevitably expect to reap the rewards, particularly in areas such as increased employee engagement.Towers Perrin's Global workforce study 2005 identified pay and benefits as the fifth most ...
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How can you save your final salary pension scheme?
With many defined benefit schemes closing their doors, there are several options employers can take in order to retain their final salary pension for staff in some shape or form, says Ceri JonesDefined benefit (DB) pension schemes in the private sector could virtually disappear within four years, according to research ...
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Wellbeing events can pay off
Wellbeing events can help employers to raise employees' awareness of key health issues, which may positively affect productivity, says Sam BarrattA growing number of employers are organising wellness days, weeks and even months to help employees improve their health and productivity. But while these events have their merits, it is ...
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Shareholder dissent over executive pay grows
Shareholder concern over large executive pay packets and bonuses, and the increasing gap between top earners and the low paid has been gathering pace in recent months.At Marks & Spencer's annual general meeting last month, a private investor took to the floor to criticise the retailer for its large executive ...
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Dental perks for employees' families
With NHS dentists becoming increasingly difficult to access, employers can offer staff the opportunity to cover dependants for a range of treatments through dental perks, says Sam BarrettFinding an NHS dentist is becoming increasingly difficult. As a result, dental insurance, for employees and their families, is becoming a popular benefit.Kirsty ...
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Linking flex schemes with your company's brand identity
Flexible benefits schemes represent an opportunity for employers to communicate their ethos and brand values to staff, says Alison ColemanAs a tool for attracting and retaining talented staff, flexible benefits schemes are seen as the gold standard by many employers. But as increasing numbers of organisations implement plans, the pressure ...
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Where should benefits sit in an organisation?
With a growing number of employers sharing responsibility for perks with finance departments, Jenny Keefe asks where benefits should sitTraditionally, HR has run the show when it comes to perks. Day-to-day administrative chores may have been farmed out to the finance team or outsourcing firms, and specialist functions might have ...
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Using perks to attract and retain staff in Romania
Romania is experiencing another phase of emigration, so employers are considering how to best use perks to their advantage in a culture with a reliance on state-provided care, says Victoria FurnessIt is estimated that two million workers have left Romania to live abroad over the last few years, and the ...
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Selecting car models for young employees
Young employees may be motivated by car benefits, but employers should look at what models they offer to this group in order to provide the safest options which still appeal to these staff, says Nick GoldingWhile there aren't many young employees that boast about their pension schemes in the pub, ...
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Gender equality still years away
Gender equality is still generations away with significant gaps remaining in areas such as pensions savings, pay and flexible working.Completing the Revolution, the final report from the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) before it is absorbed into the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights on 1 October, has identified a ...
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Pensions and employment simplification on Brown's agenda
Gordon Brown's new agenda for the Labour Party will include an employment simplification bill and a pensions bill.The prime minister has reiterated intentions to proceed with the government's plans to create a pensions bill which will provide low-cost personal accounts with mandatory contributions from employers. As a result, employers will ...
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How to motivate staff in sectors with a high turnover
Motivating staff in sectors with high turnover rates takes creativity, but the right course of action may show results in a relatively short period, says Nick GoldingIt doesn't take a genius to work out which types of employers suffer the most from high levels of labour turnover. Call centres, retailers ...
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Perks to help employees relocating to Dubai
Expats moving to Dubai can expect to receive help with relocation expenses such as housing, but employers’ overseas allowances will depend on home country living costs, explains Jenny KeefeLuxury shopping, fine dining and year-round sunshine: it’s not surprising rising living costs have failed to deter the influx of expats to ...
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Choosing a pensions consultant can be complex
Choosing a pensions consultant can be a complex business, so Rachel Gordon explains why it pays to be pickyLike cups of coffee, pensions consultants come in various sizes - and as between Starbucks and the corner cafª, there are big differences in price and the range of products on offer.When ...
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Investing in health screening is good for business
Health screening is no longer regarded as a benefit reserved for executives, as more affordable options enable employers to invest in wellness for their wider workforce, says Kate DonovanJust as cosmetic surgery has gone from being a prerogative of the rich and famous to a viable option for the body-conscious ...
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Time total reward statements well when launching flexible benefits
The timing of total reward statements when launching flex can be crucial and must suit an organisation's culture, says Nick GoldingMost gamblers will tell you that there is no such thing as a dead cert. But while this may well be true, those who like a flutter will also tell ...
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Reward's reach goes beyond pay and benefits
As increasing numbers of employers take a holistic approach to reward, which goes beyond pay and benefits to more intangible perks, what does the future have in store for the concept, asks Alison ColemanAttracting and retaining staff remains one of the biggest challenges for employers, who realise that simply adding ...
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Total Reward is helping to define a new era of benefits
'Total reward' may be a mis-used term but HR commentator Michael Armstrong believes the less obvious non-financial or intrinsic rewards, such as opportunities for growth, are of vital consideration, says Amanda WilkinsonTotal reward may be flavour of the month, but although the term first emerged in the US around ten ...